Roar!

by Tor Freeman

This whimsical day in the life of a young child is sure to bring smiles to every parent who has doubled as zookeeper - and to all children who like to pretend.

ROAR! Lotte greets the day as a lion, just like the one in the book that her mom read last night. When Mom starts her sewing, it’s time to turn into a monkey, while watering plants is clearly a job for a bear. At dinnertime it’s best to be a crocodile - since everyone knows crocodiles don’t like vegetables - but who will Lotte be when it’s time to be carried to bed?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 22, 2002

About the author

Tor Freeman has been writing and illustrating books for children for more than ten years. She lives in West London.

Reviews

[Emmaline MacBeath · Rating 4 out of 5]

SUMMARY: At bedtime, Lottie's mom reads a book about animals to her. The next day, Lottie is inspired to pretend to be different animals, all of which say, "roar." But by evening, Lottie becomes a cranky roaring crocodile. In order to shake off the crannies, Lottie turns back into herself.

ILLUSTRATIONS: The illustrations were created in paint and colored pencil. They are colorful, simple enough for the little ones, and fun.

REVIEW: This was a delightful story with play along potential. Your child can roar alongside Lottie as she changes from one animal to another. I'm not sure why every animal says "roar," but you can certainly play with the correct animal sounds as well.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Ages 3-7

[Georgie HK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Think we read the British version called “Rah!”? I like RAH more as it sounds like my own toddler. Really lovely book which said toddler enjoyed!

[Virginia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a big fan of the bad behavior highlighted, but I do like the imagination and illustrations.